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No second-half let-down for Lowry this year; Joseph soaring; That’s what...

After notching just 12 assists against Memphis, Toronto’s offence was much better against New York on Monday night – no big surprise considering the opposition – and managed 26 assists. Kyle Lowry’s...

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Cory Joseph has exceeded all expectations; Scola sticking with starters,...

Kyle Lowry said something really interesting after Toronto’s win over Minnesota on Wednesday night. He said he didn’t know Cory Joseph was this good when the team signed him and that Joseph had already...

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At worst Lowry explosion against Cavaliers was second-best by a Raptor ever

Are you not entertained? If you weren’t by Friday’s instant classic against Cleveland, you never will be. It was definitely one of the 21 best Raptors games in the 21 year history of the franchise and...

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Resting Lowry was right move for Raptors who needed his teammates to show up...

In resting Kyle Lowry, the Raptors took a chance Sunday in Detroit. The hope was having hitched a ride on Lowry’s back and letting him carry the load against Cleveland, the rest of the gang could hold...

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Freed Bebe steps up a day after Ujiri talks him up; Weird night as Raptors...

There was some interesting timing to Lucas Nogueira’s return to Raptors relevance against Utah on Wednesday. Bebe, of course, unexpectedly became a key factor in Toronto’s comeback win, supplying...

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Another big Raptors win but defence needs work; Powell impresses; Blazers...

Toronto’s 12th-straight home win wasn’t the prettiest of this run, the record number of free throws saw to that, but it still managed to be one of the most entertaining. Right down to the wire thanks...

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Loss to Rockets a season low-light for Raptors, coaching staff included

Sunday’s Raptors loss against Houston definitely was a strange one. In another example of “that’s why they play the games” what looked like an easy Raptors win – tired Rockets coming in after a...

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No second half slump for Lowry this year; Biyombo sparks Raptors as coaching...

Singular talent in professional team sports is most important in the NBA. Don’t believe it, look at the list of champions since 1980. How many didn’t employ one of the 15 best players ever? Assuming...

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Points Per Game/Words of Wozdom has moved!

For various reasons, my Raptors blog is moving to the main Torontosun.com site. Thanks for reading and be sure to check it out as usual, the day after every Raptors game. Here are the past two: Raptors...

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A few thoughts on the death of Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest

This might seem like a strange place to put this, but given how big of a sports fan Phife Dawg was, it’s fitting. Thankfully, obituaries aren’t my thing, but wanted to jot a few things down about an...

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